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Steer Clear of Major Tax Increases
This is particularly true in rural states, where lower-income citizens tend to commute farther distances to their places of employment.
Debate Comes at a Critical Time
On Aug. 31, 2007, Americans witnessed the devastating effects of our neglected infrastructure: the tragic collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis.
Burris Goes Into Hiding as Democrats Pounce
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) told the Chicago Tribune on Wednesday that at this point, [Burris] future in the Senate seat is in question. Burris has been battling revelations
Heard on the Hill: Token Smokin’
A Stearns spokesman cleared the air for us with an unusual story.
Our Evolution From Tennessee in 1925
It is therefore fitting that the Monkey Trial is performed in a format of live radio theater.
Heard on the Hill: Obama Drops the N-Word
I have to, because Sen. Leahy is in it, he said when asked which screening he planned to attend that night. And Leahy himself played it faux-modest about his brush with stardom.
Hot Battle Likely if Gerlach Moves On
I just dont see how it happens. And while the chatter hasnt been that loud as people weigh how serious Gerlach really is, the possibility that he could vacate his seat still has generated some
Rep. Dingell Makes History
Eighty-two years ago, I hit the jackpot, he said this week in an interview, looking back on his life. I was born in the United States of America.
What’s in a Neoconservative Label?
After speaking with Wattenberg, one realizes that he wrote the book as he speaks, giving it a conversational and personalized air.
Office Space: Corker of an Art Display
Of course everyone told me about it, so I walked down there and told her I didnt realize she was so focused on herself. > The fun in Corkers office is no doubt facilitated by the junior Senator
Heard on the Hill: Candidate’s Chances Take a Dive
His big message is that Americans are drowning because of the financial crisis and that he hopes to be the breath of fresh air in Congress that will improve things.
Franken Stuck in Holding Pattern
By having the meeting, at which Reid and Franken discussed Senate business, the Majority Leader appeared to try to lend an air of legitimacy to the Minnesota Democrats razor-thin lead.
Stimulating the Economy With the F-22
The Air Force will build about 20 planes this year, primarily at Lockheed Martin plants in Texas and Georgia, with costs estimated at $4 billion.
Rangel Blames Ethics Stories on Unnamed Firm
Just yesterday I found out that the source of all of those stories is some firm located in West Virginia that did all of this trashing and investigations, and then went around to reporters and then [they
Lobbyists Brace for Changes
So many of the key issues are going to be dealt with by that committee … this year we really do anticipate some really major legislation in energy and health care. Theres just so much that is
K Street Files: Exxon Turning Blue?
Oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. has long been known for its Republican bent, but it appears that change is in the air.
Bunning Insists He’s Running
Jim Bunnings (R-Ky.) ability to win re-election in 2010, the last thing they want to do is air the idea of Bunning retiring too publicly and make the Major League Baseball Hall of Famer dig his heels
COLA for Members Will Fizz Out
Congress is unlikely to give itself a pay raise this year, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) signaled Tuesday.
When Chaos Took Over
And her co-worker hung up and said … theres rioting up the street, and theyre coming this way.